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Brian PJ Cronin

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Brian PJ Cronin has reported for The Current since 2014, primarily on environmental issues. The Beacon resident, who is a graduate of Skidmore College, teaches journalism at Marist University and was formerly director of alumni relations at The Storm King School. In addition to The Current, he has written for Hudson Valley Parent, Organic Hudson Valley, The Times Herald-Record and Chronogram.

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Posted inColumnists

Out There: Justice for All

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Protecting the past, and future, of environmental justice

Ducks and hens
Posted inAround Town

Bird Flu Reaches Putnam

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 30, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Scientists say no immediate threat to humans

The newly cleared-away outlook over Fishkill Bay Photo by B. Cronin
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Out There: Time to Focus

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Choosing a motto for 2025

John Cronin (Photo provided)
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5 Questions: John Cronin

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown resident leads Gale Epstein Center for Technology, Policy and the Environment

HHFT says the riverside trail north of Little Stony Point, shown here in an architect’s rendering, would include a boulder edge and planted buffer. (SCAPE)
Posted inAround Town

State Parks Extends HHFT Deadline

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 30, 2024February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Fjord Trail comments now due by March 4

“Dawn,” a sculpture by Arlene Shechet, on display at the Storm King Art Center Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Reflection Deficit Disorder

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Will we ever process the pandemic?

Will Marsh (right) greets Joe Biden during the president's visit to Brazil. (Photo provided)
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5 Questions: Will Marsh

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane grad is a foreign service officer in Brazil

A rendering of a section of the Shoreline Trail
Posted inAround Town

Fjord Trail State Report Released

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 13, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Comment period opens on environmental review

Christina Cominelli
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5 Questions: Christina Cominelli

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Hollywood location scout based in Newburgh

A donation box being prepared for delivery at Second Chance Foods Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inSpecial Reports

Hunger in the Highlands: Falling Behind

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 29, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

An update of our 2021 series

The Beacon reservoir on East Mountain Road North in Philipstown on Nov. 7
Posted inAround Town

Dry Dangers

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 15, 2024December 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Record-high temperatures meet record-low rainfall

An image from the film Les Materialistes
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Out There: The Fire This Time

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The climate crisis is also a narrative crisis

Peter McFadden
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5 Questions: Peter McFadden

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Relationship coach will speak at Beahive on Nov. 19

Hannah Black
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5 Questions: Hannah Black

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 8, 2024November 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Outgoing Democratic commissioner for the Dutchess Board of Elections

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5 Questions: Richard Ocejo

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Author of book about gentrification in Newburgh

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Posted inAround Town

State Releases Blueprint for Next-Generation Nuclear

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Deadline for public comment is Nov. 8

HHFT says the riverside trail north of Little Stony Point, shown here in an architect’s rendering, would include a boulder edge and planted buffer. (SCAPE)
Posted inAround Town

Fjord Trail Data Committee Issues Report

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 18, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Projects visitation starting in 2033

Japanese knotweed in bloom at Fern Tor
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Invasive Language

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Changing the narrative about invasive species

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Posted inAround Town

Fahnestock Adds 763 Acres

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 4, 2024October 11, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New parcels buffer Appalachian Trail

Gov. Kathy Hochul (center) and other elected officials joined HVSF board and staff members to break ground on the theater site. Photo by Tom Moore
Posted inPhilipstown News

Festival Breaks Ground for Theater

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 27, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

$58 million Shakespeare project nearly funded

Metro North train
Posted inAround Town

MTA Approves Capital Plan

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Spending includes Hudson Line upgrades

beacon solar panels dennings point
Posted inAround Town

$1.4 Million in Climate Funding Coming to Highlands

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon, Cold Spring, Philipstown receive grants

Posted inAround Town

Beacon, Philipstown Get Grant for Landfill Filters

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 20, 2024September 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Also, Dutchess awarded silver Climate Smart certification

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Posted inColumnists

Out There: Rest Stop

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

To feed or not to feed?

Facing the Heat
Posted inSpecial Reports

Facing the Heat

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 13, 2024May 16, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

After another historic — and dangerous — summer, are we ready for hotter years to come?

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